duenna

duenna is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] The chief lady in waiting on the queen of Spain. Brande.

[2] An elderly lady holding a station between a governess and companion, and appointed to have charge over the younger ladies in a Spanish or a Portuguese family. Brande & C.

[3] Any old woman who is employed to guard a younger one; a governess. Arbuthnot.

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